Houston to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353.5 miles 568.9 km · straight line
441.4 miles actual route 710.3 km · driving distance
8h 9min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Houston to Jackson, Mississippi is 353.5 miles (568.9 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located ENE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441.4 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas and Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Jackson, Mississippi. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 9min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 47min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~7h 45min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM